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Dec 9, 2004 | 01:25 AM

jonny4523

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homemade ramps

I've noticed in a few posts made recently that people are using home-made ramps and lifts. How many of you are doing this? pics?

Dec 9, 2004 | 05:14 AM

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Made with 2x12 outdoor wood.

Dec 9, 2004 | 05:20 AM

SmokedTires

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Jughead, why not add a stop towards the end of your ramp there just in case you go a bit too far

Do those get an annual termite inspection

Dec 9, 2004 | 05:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokedTires

Jughead, why not add a stop towards the end of your ramp there just in case you go a bit too far

I did. Just not in that pic.

Dec 9, 2004 | 05:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jughead

I did. Just not in that pic.

I had a feeling we thought along the same lines

Dec 9, 2004 | 08:05 AM

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Try a search. Very popular topic.

Dec 9, 2004 | 07:09 PM

jonny4523

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Dec 9, 2004 | 07:55 PM

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I have some pic's of my home made ramps at home, soon as I get home I will post.

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Dec 9, 2004 | 08:10 PM

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here's a link to the ones I built for my C5... but I also use them on the wifes 1973:

http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm

Dec 10, 2004 | 02:01 AM

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Dec 10, 2004 | 08:46 AM

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Master Ho

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I made some like Jughead's, but with the requisite stops. If you have an '80-'82, or aftermarket airdam, be sure the bottom board is long enough to provide adequate lift/clearance over the rest of the boards.
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Dec 10, 2004 | 10:45 AM

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checklst

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I used the plans above but I used 2x12's instead of 10' just made me feel better not seeing any tire overhang and I added a brace under the ramps.

Dec 10, 2004 | 10:48 AM

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ElCid79

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those are awesome. I think I will make me a set...

Dec 10, 2004 | 01:03 PM

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56chevy

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ramps

Get a kwiklift

www.kwiklift.com

I have had mine for years.
Could NOT live without it

Plus, a friend of mine bought one of their new light duty lifts, only about $800